Callton Young OBE - Councillor for Croydon (Thornton Heath)

Councillor Callton Young OBE

Labour Thornton Heath Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Cabinet Member for Finance

Email: callton.young@croydon.gov.uk

Council: Croydon

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Appointments & Disciplinary Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Pension Committee (Chair) Council Tax Setting Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

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Appointments & Disciplinary Committee Committee Member

Appointments & Disciplinary Committee - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 3.00 pm, NEW

The Appointments and Disciplinary Committee of Croydon Council met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to approve salary packages and commence the selection process for two key director-level positions: Director of Culture and Community Safety, and Director of Streets and Environment. The committee agreed to the proposed salary packages for both roles, which fall within the council's Chief Officer Grades, and resolved to proceed with the appointment process.

March 11, 2026, 3:00 pm
Council Tax Setting Committee Committee Member

Council Tax Setting Committee - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 5.00 pm

The Council Tax Setting Committee of Croydon Council met on 26 February 2026, and reconvened on 27 February 2026, to agree the final Council Tax for the 2026-27 financial year. The meeting was adjourned on the first day due to the Greater London Authority (GLA) precept not having been confirmed. Upon reconvening, the committee approved the total Council Tax for 2026-27, which includes an increase in both the Croydon element and the GLA precept.

February 26, 2026, 5:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Budget Council, Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council meeting on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, focused heavily on the approval of the Council's budget for 2026-27 and the associated Council Tax increase. Key decisions included the approval of a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, the establishment of a special Council Tax Setting Committee to finalise calculations after the GLA precept is confirmed, and the adoption of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, and Annual Investment Strategy for 2026/27. The meeting also saw the approval of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget and business plan, along with the General Fund Capital Programme and Capital Strategy for 2025-31.

February 25, 2026, 6:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council meeting on 10 December 2025 addressed several key issues, including fair funding for the borough, the Equality Strategy, and the appointment of an interim chief executive. The council voted to support fair funding for Croydon and approved the appointment of Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive. An amendment to the Equality Strategy annual report was approved, with Councillor Rhea Patel of the Green Party, successfully arguing that the council can do better .

December 10, 2025
Pension Committee Chair

Pension Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Croydon Council Pension Committee met on 9 December 2025 to discuss updates on the Local Government Pension Scheme, performance indicators, and risk management. The committee was also scheduled to discuss contractual arrangements and responsible investment with the London CIV[^2]. Some items, including the investment strategy review, were scheduled to be discussed in Part B of the meeting, from which the press and public were excluded.

December 09, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

1 decision

Statutory Officers' Report

From: Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 10, 2025

...to note the Statutory Officers' report regarding the Secretary of State's minded to letter concerning potential statutory intervention and the appointment of Commissioners due to best value duty concerns.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 45

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 1